Economic Growth in Panama
The Panamanian economy recorded an average real GDP growth rate of 4.4% in the decade to 2022, above the 1.9% average for Central America and the Caribbean. In 2022, real GDP growth was 10.8%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Panama GDP Chart
Panama GDP Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 3.7 | 3.3 | -17.7 | 15.8 | 10.8 |
GDP (USD bn) | 67.3 | 69.7 | 57.1 | 67.4 | 76.5 |
Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 8.2 | 3.6 | -18.1 | 18.1 | 13.5 |
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